Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Is my Physiotherapist Chartered (MCSP) and a member of the Health Professions Council?

 

 

All Chevin Physio clinicians are Chartered Physiotherapists with post graduate qualifications including acupuncture, Pilates and peripheral joint injections. They are also members the Health Profession Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. As part of this memebership all therapist undergo regular training to ensure up to date and safe practice.

 

The government has produced a register to regulate health professions and check qualifications. It is now unlawful for someone to call themselves a physiotherapist and not be on the register, to check if your physio is registered log onto www.hpc­uk.org or phone 020 7582 0866.

 

 

What to expect on your first attendance

 

 

Your initial assessment involves taking a detailed history of your problem and your expectations. Following this a thorough examination of the affected part will be undertaken to determine the cause of the problem and how the problem needs to be managed to resolve the problem. This will require a visual assesssment so you need to be prepared to undress appropriately. If you have a hip, back or knee problem then shorts are suitable, for ladies with neck, back or shoulder problem a vest type top would be suitable.

 

Can I bring someone with me?

 

Absolutely! We welcome family and friends if you choose to bring someone with you. Often there is a lot of information to take in so the more ears the better! 

 

How long has my Physiotherapist been qualilified?

 

It takes three years of study at either a university or physiotherapy school, combined with supervised hospital placements to gain the basic degree (or Grad.Dip.Phys) qualification. After qualifying, many physiotherapists chose to work in the NHS in graded positions for a few years, taking additional post­graduate qualifications in their chosen speciality. Our Physiotherapists have over 30  years of Musculosketal experience between them and are Clinical Specialists in there own right. 

 

Do they offer Acupuncture?

 

Yes we do. All acupuncture trained clinicians have undergone nationally recognised courses and partake in regular acupuncture training updates

 

Prices

 

Initial assessment ( up to 1 hour) £45

Follow up treatments ( up to 30 minutes) £35

 

Longer follow up appoinments can be arranged

 

Do they participate in 'CPD' ­ Continued Professional Development?

 

As part of our commitment to providing first class assessment and treatment we regularly attend educational up dates, ranging from evening lectures to 2 day courses.